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Patent EP-1356255-B1 (EP)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining in situ the acoustic seal provided by an in-ear device
Inventor: VOIX JEREMIE
IPC: H04R29/00
Filed: 2001-11-16
Granted: 2006-06-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for determining in situ the acoustic seal provided by an in-ear device of a hearing protection/aid nature inserted into the ear canal of an individual. The in-ear device having a sound bore with an environment opening and an ear opening outside and inside the ear canal respectively, the environment opening is adapted to be removably engaged by a remote device such as a sound measurement device, a filter device, an amplifier device, a plug device and the like. The apparatus includes a sound measurement device having a probe microphone and a reference microphone isolated from each other and connected to a data processing unit having a control box and a speaker, both connected to a computer unit. Both microphones are adapted for measuring sound pressure levels inside said ear canal and outside in close proximity of said in-ear device respectively, the sound pressure levels corresponding to a known noise signal created by the speaker. The data processing unit being adapted for recording and processing the sound pressure levels read by both microphones corresponding to said known noise signal to provide a corresponding calculated value of a sound pressure level difference provided by the in-ear device. Used in conjunction with an expandable in-ear device, the apparatus monitors the acoustic seal in real time during the occlusion process of the in-ear device and determines when to stop the process. The present invention also refers to a corresponding method for determining in situ the acoustic seal provided by an in-ear device.
Patent EP-1344379-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MAXWELL RICHARD
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2001-12-17
Granted: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A fault management system is directed to the access network part of a communications network where terminating lines in the form of pairs of copper wires extend from a local switch through a series of nodes to terminal equipment provided for user of the network. Each night, a test head performs a series of tests on each of the terminating lines. The results of the tests are transmitted to an access network management system where they are analyzed with respect to a set of parameters to identify characteristics that would indicate that a fault is likely to occur on the associated circuit within a predetermined period e.g. 1 year. Further analysis can then be carried out to establish the probability of the fault actually occurring and/or whether the potential fault analyzed is going to occur in either the underground or the over-ground part of the network. Further analysis determines relative costs of repair for circuits or network elements in which faults or potential faults have been identified.
Patent EP-1355684-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CALLEGARO LANFRANCO
IPC: C12N5/074
Filed: 2001-12-27
Granted: 2010-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to use of a biological material containing cells supported on three-dimensional scaffolds containing at least one hyaluronic acid derivative for the preparation of grafts suitable for application by arthroscopy, and a kit of surgical instruments for implanting said biological material by arthroscopy.
Patent EP-1118655-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAWICKI GEORGE
IPC: C09K23/38
Filed: 2001-01-04
Granted: 2006-05-17
Abstract: The foam control efficiency of a silicone antifoam in liquid or powder detergent formulations is improved by the use as an additive of an olefinically unsaturated alcohol, for example oleyl alcohol.
Patent EP-1132070-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOZAKI SATOSHI
IPC: A61F13/72
Filed: 2001-03-06
Granted: 2006-09-06
Abstract: Provided is a sanitary panty including a front part, a back part, a crotch part positioned between the front part and the back part, and a waist portion formed by upper end portions of the front part and the back part. A pair of leg openings are formed below joining portions between side edges of the front part and side edges of the back part. A suspending member is formed with a stretchable material and extended from the front part, the crotch part and the back part. The suspending member is gradually reduced a width from the waist portion to the crotch part in the back part. An extension cloth extends from both sides of the suspending member to the leg openings at least in the crotch part. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1143753-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEONNEC JEAN-YVES
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2001-03-28
Granted: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The payment type selection method has a mobile telephone (TR) with selection between SIM (subscriber identity module) card payment center (FTR) and a telephone card (FTF). There is a memory in the SIM card which is set on first use to allow access to the card payment center following selection of payment using a preset coding.
Patent EP-1332807-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LARIKKA LEO
IPC: B21C37/29
Filed: 2002-02-04
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: The forming device has an expansion mandrel (11) which can be pressed into a flange formed by the forming tool (3) from the outside of the pipe using an external drive device, so that the flange is expanded to the same size as the mandrel. During or following the insertion of the forming tool into the flange, the latter can be pressed back into its starting position for a new flange forming cycle. The forming device comprises a body (1) which is insertible into the pipe and a forming tool for generating radial displacement relative to the pipe, the tool having an external diameter which is essentially the same as the desired internal diameter of the flange. An opening or depression (9) in the body is capable of receiving the forming tool. Components (2) are provided which can be connected to a drive device in order to move the forming device towards the outside of the pipe from the inside so that a flange is formed.
Patent EP-1255491-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PHILLIPS PETER
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2001-02-09
Granted: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A device is provided for piercing a graft and artery wall in order to retain the graft on the artery. The device has a central section with an abutment surface for contacting the inner wall of the graft and two elongate members with distal ends for contacting the outer wall of the artery when the device is pierced through the graft and artery. The elongate members are biased so as to urge the abutment surface into the graft and retain the graft on the artery.
Patent EP-1259513-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHELIUS ERIK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61K31/519
Filed: 2001-02-12
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides an improved process for preparing the novel heptahydrate crystalline salt of multitargeted antifolate N-[4-[2-(2-amino-4,7-dihydro-4-oxo-3H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]-pyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid.
Patent EP-1263524-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHAMAYOU JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: C08F10/00
Filed: 2001-03-08
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle for the injection of a liquid under pressure (3), comprising a vertical feed pipe (1) surmounted by a hollow head (3), the liquid under pressure being conducted between the outer wall (4) of the vertical feed pipe (1) and an inner tube (5), the upper part of the nozzle comprising at least one lateral orifice (6) for expelling the liquid under pressure (3). This nozzle is characterized in that the upper end of the inner tube (5) of the vertical feed pipe (1) emerges at a height above the lateral orifice(s) (6), thereby making it possible, when stopping the injection of the liquid under pressure (3), to introduce a gas under pressure (8) via the inner tube (5) of the vertical feed pipe (1), which generates an overpressure in the upper part of the nozzle in order, on the one hand, to lower the level of the liquid (9) under pressure (3) below the lateral orifice(s) (6) and, on the other hand, to prevent any backflow of solids, liquids and/or gases, from the medium into which the liquid under pressure (3) is injected, towards the inside of the nozzle.
Patent EP-1269627-B1 (EP)
Title: Dualmode-oberflächenwellenfilter mit verbesserter symmetrie und erhöhter sperrdämpfung
Inventor: HAGN PETER
IPC: H03H9/00
Filed: 2001-02-20
Granted: 2012-08-15
Abstract: Es wird ein DMS-Filter vorgeschlagen mit ersten und zweiten Interdigitalwandlern als Signaleingang oder -ausgang, die sich zwischen Reflektorstrukturen befinden, wobei mindestens eine akustische Spur einen symmetrisch zur Senkrechten der Ausbreitungsrichtung in Teilwandler gesplitteten Mittelwandler besitzt. Das DMS-Filter ist in symmetrischer Weise mit einem Gehäuse mit Anschlusspads oder Anschlusspins verbunden, so dass eine achsensymmetrische Anschlussbelegung gegeben ist.
Patent EP-1272943-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEGEL IAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-04-05
Granted: 2006-07-12
Abstract: Pages of a web site can be selectively altered or added by remote users, by e-mailing updates to a computer configuration that supports the site. The web site comprises hypermedia produced from data organised in a hierarchical file structure with hyperlinks corresponding to the hierarchy of the file structure. An electronic mail message is constructed, addressed to a computer configuration, by clicking on a hyperlink in the web site. The e-mail automatically is provided with the address of the computer configuration together with file location data for placing the web page data into a predetermined position in the hierarchical file structure. The user places web page data corresponding to an update to be included in the web site, into the e-mail. The e-mail is then mailed to the computer configuration where the web page data is included in said hierarchical file structure according to the file location data. A conversion program module then converts the data in the hierarchical file structure, including the newly added web page data, into hypermedia for the web site with hyperlinks corresponding to the hierarchy of the file structure, thereby updating the web site with the mailed web page data.
Patent EP-1286823-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SULC JIRI
IPC: C08F20/26
Filed: 2001-04-04
Granted: 2009-06-17
Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses, such as corneal contact lenses, include a lens body made of a composition including a lens body made of a composition including a first crosslinked polymer material which is water swellable, and a second polymeric material, other than the first material, selected from water soluble polymeric materials, water swellable polymeric materials and mixtures thereof. The second material is physically immobilized by the first material. Such lenses provide increased water retention and/or increased water content and/or increased modulus and/or reduced friction which increases lens wearer comfort. Compositions and methods for providing such lenses and compositions are also provided.
Patent EP-1351899-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PEACOCK LAWRENCE A
IPC: C05C9/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Granted: 2010-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition comprenant une pluralité de particules, ces particules étant constituées d'une pluralité de plaquettes de soufre incorporées dans une portion d'engrais, ainsi qu'un procédé permettant la préparation de cette composition, consistant à vaporiser les particules d'engrais d'abord avec un aérosol de soufre puis avec une suspension contenant de l'engrais ou un précurseur d'engrais, puis à faire durcir le produit obtenu.
Patent EP-1309944-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACKWAY PAUL
IPC: G06T7/11
Filed: 2001-06-28
Granted: 2009-12-16
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de segmentation d'objets dans une image. Le procédé applique un algorithme top-hat à l'image et construit ensuite des balises d'entrée et de sortie en vue de les appliquer à l'image originale dans un algorithme du Watershed. La balise de sortie est construite au moyen de l'érosion binaire. La balise d'entrée est construite au moyen de la dilatation binaire et de la périmétrisation. Le procédé s'applique notamment à la première segmentation d'une analyse préalable à détaillée.
Patent EP-1415393-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROECK HANS-UELI
IPC: H03G7/00
Filed: 2001-08-08
Granted: 2010-05-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif permettant de déterminer une valeur seuil (Omaxi, Omini, OTR) pour limiter un signal de sortie d'une unité de traitement qui reçoit un signal d'entrée. Selon l'invention, on détermine un niveau du signal d'entrée et on règle la valeur seuil (Omaxi, Omini, OTR) en fonction du signal d'entrée. La valeur seuil étant réglée, c'est-à-dire adaptée, en fonction du niveau du signal d'entrée, des bruits passagers dont  le niveau est nettement inférieur à la valeur maximale de la valeur seuil, peuvent également être limités. Ainsi, l'utilisation du procédé et du dispositif selon l'invention dans un appareil de correction auditive permet d'augmenter nettement le confort du porteur d'appareil de correction auditive.
Patent EP-1328768-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIK TORSTEN
IPC: F42B10/04
Filed: 2001-08-24
Granted: 2011-06-29
Abstract: Method and arrangement for extending the range of fire of a fin-stabilized artillery missile. The fin-stabilized artillery missile (1), which is fired in a ballistic trajectory, has fins (3-6), which have been given a sawtooth-shaped leading wing edge (7) that has been found to give the missile (1) an extended range of fire and improved manoeuvrability.
Patent EP-1315892-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WAGNER JENS
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2001-08-23
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de compenser les adaptations incorrectes de commande pilote d'un apport dosé de carburant pour un moteur à combustion interne. Une régulation est superposée à la commande pilote et en cas de températures élevées du moteur à combustion interne, au moins une grandeur de correction est dérivée du comportement de la régulation. Ladite grandeur de correction influe sur l'apport dosé de carburant, même à de basses températures du moteur à combustion interne, de manière complémentaire à la régulation superposée afin de compenser les adaptations incorrectes. A de basses températures, une autre grandeur de correction est formée et agit sur l'apport dosé de carburant, et son effet à de basses températures du moteur à combustion interne est plus marqué qu'à des températures élevées.
Patent EP-1328736-B1 (EP)
Title: Joint homocinetique de type tripode
Inventor: MIZUKOSHI YASUMASA
IPC: F16D3/205
Filed: 2001-10-15
Granted: 2011-02-23
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un joint homocinétique (1) de type tripode à la fois très résistant et durable, conçu pour réduire la résistance au roulement lors de la transmission d'un couple à un angle du joint. Cette invention concerne un joint homocinétique comprenant un logement (2) fixé à un premier arbre rotatif (8) et un tripode (5) présentant des axes de tourillon (5a) espacés les uns des autres à équidistance dans une direction périphérique et reliés de manière régulière au second arbre rotatif (4). La coupe transversale normale jusqu'à l'axe de tourillon (5a) présente une forme elliptique et l'orientation de son diamètre court est parallèle au second arbre rotatif (4).
Patent EP-1337517-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ELLIOTT RICHARD LEONARD
IPC: A61K31/517
Filed: 2001-10-05
Granted: 2008-11-26
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés de la formule (I), en tant qu'inhibiteurs de l'enzyme Lp-PLA2 pouvant être utilisés à des fins thérapeutiques, en particulier pour le traitement de l'athérosclérose.
Patent EP-1249192-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LOOSER HANS
IPC: F16B7/10
Filed: 2002-01-12
Granted: 2007-04-04
Abstract: The chair is supported by a tubular column (6). This fits over a plug (19) attached to a base (2) and is fixed in place by bolts (21, 22).
Patent EP-1306651-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KURZ MARTIN
IPC: G01D5/48
Filed: 2002-07-01
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The device has a housing (12) extending in a longitudinal direction and a measuring sensor (22) arranged in the housing. A position transmitter is coupled to the sensor in a non-contacting manner to determine the transmitters position. An outer surface of the housing is enclosed by a receiving unit for fixing the transducer to the position transmitter. The housing has a marking (28) and is rotatable in the receiving unit.
Patent EP-1223015-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WOODSIDE ANDREW B
IPC: C03C25/26
Filed: 1997-08-07
Granted: 2008-01-09
Abstract: The invention involves applying a thermoplastic composition to fibers (10), such as reinforcing fibers (12) suitable for making a composite article, so as to size and/or preimpregnate the fibers. The composition has a relatively low viscosity and is substantially solvent-free and non-radiation curable. Heat energy may be employed to lower the viscosity and improve the wetting ability of the applied composition and/or to increase the molecular weight of, or otherwise cure, the composition with essentially no generation of solvent vapor. The treated fibers (32) are used to form a composite strand (14), which may be subsequently processed in-line or off-line into a composite article having fibers disposed in a polymeric matrix. The invention provides also a thermoplastic composition for use in such a method. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1231114-B1 (EP)
Title: Footrest for a vehicle
Inventor: LIZEE EMMANUEL
IPC: B60N3/06
Filed: 2002-02-11
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: The foot rest (1), fitted between a front bulkhead and the floor, esp of a motor vehicle, has a flat rigid section (10) to receive the driver's left foot, inclined forwards at a set angle. It is fitted with an upper hinge (11) and a lower skid (13) that enables it to slide backwards on the vehicle floor in the event of a front end collision, maintaining its original angle of inclination. The hinge is made from a fold in the upper part of the foot rest, which has a hole (15) for a fixing such as a rivet, while the skid is made from a shock absorbing material to damp vibrations emanating from the vehicle floor.
Patent EP-1386173-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EILERSEN NILS AAGE JUUL
IPC: G01R27/26
Filed: 2002-03-14
Granted: 2004-10-27
Abstract: In a capacitance measuring circuit 1 , comprising an oscillator circuit, the sensor capacitance Ct forms a link of two or more series connected impedances Rt, Ct, which is connected to the capacitance measuring circuit only at the end terminals of the series connection. One terminal of the series connection, which is connected to a constant voltage and the other end terminal of the series connection is connected to a sensing node Cu, which oscillates with a square wave voltage and at the same time senses the charging current flowing into the series connected impedances Rt, Ct, to enable the capacitance measuring circuit to be triggered at the moments when the charging current thus sensed has changed to predetermined levels. The complete capacitance measuring circuit, including the sensing node, is switched alternately between two voltages, whereby the influence of stray capacitances Cs on the oscillator frequency, which is representative of the sensor capacitance is avoided.
Patent EP-1488653-B1 (EP)
Title: Apparatus, method and system for authentication
Inventor: HUSSMANN HOLGER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-03-26
Granted: 2010-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, electronic device such as a mobile phone. The device is provided with a transponder and may be used for authentication purposes. The device includes means for writing user-specific information into a memory unit, included in the transponder. Thus, when an interrogating reading device stimulates the transponder, the transponder emits the user-specific information. This enables authentication of a user rather than of a device. In a preferred embodiment use is made of a user-specific key, by means of which a single-use code is generated, which is used as the emitted user-specific information. The invention also relates to a method and a system, which may work in connection with such a device.
Patent EP-1392254-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACKSON JOHN K
IPC: A61K47/32
Filed: 2002-04-22
Granted: 2007-06-06
Abstract: This invention provides compositious comprising a hydrophobic drug, a biocompatible micelle forming polymer, and a biocompatible low molecular weight, water-soluble polymer. Also provided are devices for injection of such compositions and for the use of such compositions to form hydrophobic drug containing micelles within the body of a patient.
Patent EP-1378090-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARRETT WAYNE M
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2002-02-25
Granted: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A data capture technique for high speed signaling to allow for optimal sampling of an asynchronous data stream. This technique allows for extremely high data rates and does not require that a clock be sent with the data as is done in source synchronous systems. The present invention also provides a hardware mechanism for automatically adjusting transmission delays for optimal two-bit simultaneous bi-directional (SiBiDi) signaling.
Patent EP-1389266-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FISCHER ADOLF
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2002-04-16
Granted: 2009-03-18
Abstract: A valve gear mechanism for an internal combustion engine includes a camshaft in a separate cylinder head for controlling the stroke of a gas shuttle valve by means of an interposed rocker arm, which is mounted in the cylinder head of a piston that performs a lifting motion of a hydraulic valve-play compensation element. The aim of the invention is to achieve a play-free surface liaison of mechanical origin between the actuating elements of the gas shuttle valve. To achieve this, the piston of the hydraulic compensation element has a device that acts on an instrument for mechanically actuating a lifting stroke in order to achieve a play-free surface liaison of the contract surfaces of the rocker arm and an additional valve gear element, while the valve-play compensation element is maintained hydraulically without pressure.
Patent EP-1385368-B1 (EP)
Title: Watering tube
Inventor: SCHWENKE MICHAEL
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2002-05-07
Granted: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a device, which is connected to a flexible hose or another pipe in order to irrigate plants in a productive, sparing and ground level manner.  The output speed in a diffuser section is reduced to a harmless level for the plants and for the location thereof, as a result of a continual increase in diameter in the direction of flow in small angles of expansion.
Patent EP-1413182-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DEURSEN JOHANNES A M
IPC: H05K13/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Granted: 2007-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting flat products, especially printed circuit boards. The device comprises a supporting member (4) and supporting pins (1) which can be placed on and removed from the supporting member. Recesses (5) and protrusions (3) fitting in said recesses are provided for positioning of the supporting pins in relation to the supporting member. Said recesses (5) and protrusions (3) have a non-circular cross-section. A combination of a protrusion (3) and a recess (5) positioning a supporting pin (1) in a particular position on the supporting member (4) is located eccentrically in relation to the centreline of said supporting pin (1).